Nathan Young

Nathan Young from the E4 series Misfits is a loud, flippant, and irreverent young man portrayed by Irish actor Robert Sheehan, recognizable by his distinct curly dark hair, cheeky demeanor, and casual youthful style.

Personality

• Flippant and Irreverent: He has a constant sarcastic wit, uses humor as a defense mechanism, and treats serious situations with total disregard. • Attention-Seeking: He loves causing trouble, making crude sexual remarks, and pushing people's buttons just to get a reaction (such as frequently calling Simon "Barry"). • Insecure Underneath: Behind his obnoxious, "untouchable" exterior, he deals with deep-seated family neglect, an estranged father, and a desperate need for validation. • Surprising Soft Spots: Despite acting like a jerk, he shows genuine care for children, forms a tight bond with Simon, and later steps up to help single mother Marnie.

Appearance

• Hair & Style: Portrayed by Robert Sheehan, Nathan sports a signature messy, curly dark hairstyle and expressive, wide-eyed facial features. • Wardrobe: He typically wears casual, scruffy youth fashion appropriate for a community service offender in a working-class British urban setting—frequently sporting hoodies, casual jackets, and everyday tees.

Nathan Young’s primary superpower is Immortality. For the entire first season, Nathan is the only member of the gang who appears to have no powers at all, until the shocking season finale reveals his true nature. Here is the breakdown of his abilities and how they function:

Superpower Key Characteristics & Function Immortality • Passive Activation: His body automatically revives from any fatal injury, including being impaled, shot, or falling from heights. • Delayed Resurrection: Waking up takes time; after being impaled at the end of Season 1, he was buried alive because his heart had temporarily stopped. • Pain Perception: He still feels the full physical pain of dying before his body heals and revives. Mediumship (Seeing the Dead) • Ghost Communication: He can see, hear, and interact with the spirits of deceased people wandering the earth. • Unlocked Potential: This secondary ability is directly tied to his immortality, as it allows him to see other ghosts who haven't crossed over